The Haunting Truth

Callback to episode 9 from Season 1!! We are shining a light on one of the most iconic cryptids in American folklore—the Mothman. From eerie sightings in the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to strange warnings of disaster, the Mothman legend has left its mark on pop culture and the paranormal community. Is Mothman a supernatural harbinger of doom, or just a case of mass hysteria? Come...

My absolute favorite episode to date- a very interesting and entertaining dance down New Orleans streets with another girl gang leader, famous for her red hair and fiery temper. Join us for a revisit of Season 1, pre Youtube. Let us know what you think! Recommendations:  Book ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/113292.The_French_Quarter⁠   Sources & Reference Material: ⁠ https://murderpedia.o...

There are towns that seem haunted because of an old house, an abandoned hospital, or a cemetery hidden beneath the trees. And then there are towns where the history itself seems to create the haunting. Join us as we dive into the history of Columbia, Pennsylvania. We may even encounter another cryptid! Sources: Columbia Historic Preservation Society — History Wright's Ferry Mansion Project Ove...

Ancient, evergreen, and quietly lethal — the yew has guarded churchyards, graveyards, and sacred groves for centuries. Join us as we step into the shadow of a tree long associated with immortality, death, and forensic mystery. Sources:       Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Yew tree —Taxus baccata. https://www.kew.org/plants/yew        Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Science. Taxusbaccata L. Plants of the W...

Join us as we travel deep into the Florida swamps to uncover the history, eyewitness encounters, controversial evidence, and enduring folklore surrounding America's most infamous swamp creature.  Sources: Primary historical and reference sources:  National Park Service — Big Cypress National Preserve: History & Culture — Background on the Everglades ecosystem, Indigenous history, developme...

In the quiet hills of Baltimore County, there stands an old hotel beside a forgotten rail line — a place built for travelers, soldiers, and strangers passing through. But some stories say not everyone who arrived at the Monkton Hotel ever truly left. Join us as we follow the echoes of Civil War history, local legend, and the strange accounts still tied to one of Maryland’s most atmospheric landmar...

Join us as we explore Hancock's colonial beginnings, the National Road, the C&O Canal, Stonewall Jackson's 1862 attack, an old turnpike inn where residents reported apparitions and phantom music, a disturbing cemetery incident, and the regional legends of spirits that supposedly still wander Western Maryland. Sources: 1. Town of Hancock — Official History 2. National Park Service — Bat...

In this episode of The Haunting Truth , we explore the remarkable and controversial life of Norma Wallace, known as the "Last Madam of New Orleans." From a difficult childhood to operating one of the FrenchQuarter's most famous brothels, Wallace built a reputation that still fascinates historians and true-crime enthusiasts today. Discover the history of 1026 Conti Street, thestories...

From documented sightings and Appalachian folklore to the famous Summersville Bigfoot Festival, Jenn and Woo investigate one of West Virginia's greatest unsolved mysteries. Source Notes  West Virginia Bigfoot Festival official tourism listing and event information.   Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) expedition reports from Pocahontas County (2006).   BFRO witness report near Senec...

Enjoy this re-release from Season 3 as we enjoy our much deserved summer break : ) Journey with us as we step inside the building that never sleeps (and is rarely seen!) but is home to notable residents, both alive and dead, as well as legends that continue to resonate today. Sources & Reference Material:    ⁠ The Address — Fiona Davis⁠ ⁠ The Dakota - US Ghost Adventures⁠ ⁠ The Cursed Dakota B...

As we are currently enjoying a deep dive into a new mystery on our respective vacations- Please enjoy this re-release of one of our first episodes. Forgive the audio! A rural, Appalachian community found itself at the center of one of the most bizarre murder cases in history, one that would span the realms of both law and the supernatural. Join us for the story of Elva Zona Heaster Shue, aka, the...

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary — one of America’smost feared prisons — sits deep in the mountains of East Tennessee. Known as The End of the Line, Brushy housed murderers, gang leaders, escape artists, and James Earl Ray, the man convicted of assassinating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In this episode of The Haunting Truth , we explore theprison’s violent past, the Coal Creek War, the infamous 19...

Imagine believing stone walls and trusted authorities would keep you safe — right up until neighbors arrived with guns and hatchets. Join us as we expose the Conestoga Massacre, the event that stained Lancaster, Pennsylvania forever and still haunts America’s historical record. SOURCE NOTES  The Conestoga Indians, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission   Kevin Kenny,  Peaceable Kingdom Lost...

A love story that involves the first flapper, the origin of the great American novel, a deadly fire, and a ghost. Join us as we honor the wild life of Zelda Fitzgerald. Sources: Asheville Terrors: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge Fitzgerald, Zelda.  Save Me the Waltz.  1932. Bruccoli, Matthew J.  Some Sort of Epic Grandeur: The Life of F. Scott Fitzgerald.  1981. Rockville Cemetery records, St. Mary’s Cat...

Join us as we trace the Buzzard Gang’s violent legacy across Welsh Mountain, where history and haunting blur together. Their presence may be gone — but their shadows remain. Sources  LancasterHistory – Most Creative Use of a Canary  (1883 prison escape and Buzzard Gang history)   LancasterHistory – The Buzzards Are Here!  (Buzzard family history and Welsh Mountain context)   WITF The Spark – Uncov...

Florida’s grand hotels remember everything — the glamour, the ghosts, and the guests who never left. Join us this week as we explore the iconic hotels who whisper of history and luxury. Sources: Luxury St. Pete Beach Hotel in Florida | The Don CeSar   The Lost Love of Thomas Rowe - The Gabber Newspaper   The Iconic Biltmore Hotel - Miami - Coral Gables   The Miami murder of a New York mobster that...

Before dawn each February, thousands gather in the frozen darkness to hear the verdict of a groundhog said to be more than a century old. In this episode of  The Haunting Truth , we uncover the folklore, mystery, and strange enduring power behind Punxsutawney Phil—the immortal weather prophet of Pennsylvania. Sources: Encyclopaedia Britannica – Groundhog Day History  – Origins of Groundhog Day, Eu...

She’s gorgeous. She’s toxic. And she’s been seducing humans for centuries. Join us as we step once more into the Poison Garden to meet Belladonna — the beautiful lady whose allure shaped medicine, magic, murder, and myth. From Renaissance beauty rituals to witchcraft ointments and true‑crime poisonings, this episode explores how one plant blurred the line between healing and harm. Sources:   Botan...

There are places that don’t just hold history…they hold echoes. Tonight’s story takes us to Glen Mills, PA where one of the oldest juvenile reform institutions in the US had echoes of discipline that sounded more like punishment. Source Notes: Glen Mills Schools - Wikipedia 'House Of Horrors': Former Glen Mills Schools Students Claim In New Lawsuits They WereSexually, Physically Abused By Staff -...

In 1921, Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood — until a party at the St. Francis Hotel ended with the death of actress Virginia Rappe. Join us as we discuss the events behind the scandal and the ghosts it left behind. Sources: The Skinny on the Fatty Arbuckle Trial Fatty Arbuckle Scandal - FoundSF Spite Work: The Trials of Virginia Rappe andFatty Arbuckle | A reconside...

Nursery rhymes were never meant to be sweet. This episode uncovers the plague, execution, witchcraft, and supernatural fears hidden beneath the songs we learned as children. Once you hear the real stories, you’ll never sing them the same way again. If you love dark folklore, historical mysteries, and the eerie truth behind everyday traditions, join us for this week's episode of The Haunting Tr...

Journey with us again to New Orleans, during the time of Storyville and when a phantom killer with a taste for good music plagued the city... Sources: The Haunting Truth Podcast : Episodes 12 & 15, Mary Jane Bricktop and Zack and Addie AHS season 3 Coven David Hennessy: David Hennessy Murder Trial Documents - City Archives & Special CollectionsDigital Collections https://www.newspapers.com...

Join us as we explore a Philadelphia cave that looks like an innocent spring house but may just be the start of the first doomsday cult in America (related to Dracula according to Woo!) Sources: Historical Society of Pennsylvania / PhilaPlace – “Cave of Kelpius: Johannes Kelpius and the Society of the Woman in the Wilderness”    PhilaPlace Article    Christian History Institute – “The Wissahickon...

Join us for the next chilling Poison Garden episode, where we unravel the history of a silent killer that bridges Cold War espionage and modern pop culture. Source Notes: James Bond movies:    From Russia with Love, The Spy Who Loved Me, A View to a Kill, GoldenEye, and The World Is Not Enough  https://alchetron.com/Ricin   Breaking Bad (TV Series 2008–2013) - IMDb   Document Friday: The Poisonous...

Join us as we celebrate May the 4th in true Star Wars fashion, with a deep dive into myth and legend followed by an entertaining retelling of Darth's shenanigans in financing the Death Star. Source Notes  Star Wars (1977) – Created by George Lucas  https://www.starwars.com    Joseph Campbell –  The Hero with a Thousand Faces   https://www.jcf.org    Taoist Philosophy (Yin & Yang, Qi)  http...